Premier League 25/26: Brentford vs Chelsea Match Preview, Stats & Lineups
Brentford vs Chelsea Live
🔍 Match Preview
Fixture: Brentford vs Chelsea
Competition: Premier League, Matchday 4
Date & Time: Saturday, 13 September 2025 — 21:00 BST
Venue: Brentford Community Stadium
What’s at Stake
Chelsea remain unbeaten with a strong defensive record, while Brentford adjusts under new coach Keith Andrews after key departures. The Bees need consistency to avoid slipping early, while Chelsea aims to maintain momentum near the top.
📈 Form & Key Stats
| Aspect | Brentford | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Recent starts (2025/26) | Mixed: home win vs Villa, but lacking rhythm | Strong: unbeaten, good goal difference, solid defence |
| Head-to-head (London derby) | Rarely beat Chelsea at home; usually tight matches | Strong away record; psychological advantage |
| Style & Strengths | Compact defence, counter-attacks, set-pieces; Igor Thiago key threat | Organised defence, possession-based play, creative midfield, depth |
🚨 Team News
Brentford
- Doubts: Vitaly Janelt, Yunus Konak, Gustavo Gomes, Paris Maghoma
- Igor Thiago is fit and in form
Chelsea
- Cole Palmer — fitness test (groin)
- Levi Colwill — long-term ACL injury
- Romeo Lavia — muscle strain
- Mykhailo Mudryk — suspended
🧰 Predicted Lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1)
GK: Caoimhín Kelleher
DEF: Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Keane Lewis-Potter
MID: Jordan Henderson, Yehor Yarmolyuk
AM/Wings: Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade
ST: Igor Thiago
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
GK: Robert Sánchez
DEF: Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella
MID: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández
AM/Wings: Pedro Neto, Estêvão, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
ST: João Pedro
🎯 Prediction & What to Watch
Likely Result: Chelsea to win — predicted 0-2 or 1-2.
Key Battles
- Igor Thiago vs Chelsea centre-backs — pressing & movement
- Wing duels: Ouattara & Schade vs Gusto & Cucurella
- Midfield control: Henderson & Yarmolyuk vs Caicedo & Enzo
Brentford challenges: defensive lapses, adapting to new coach, lack of cohesion.
Chelsea strengths: squad depth, solid defence, creative midfield, ability to punish mistakes.
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